This is not a banned commercial, nor it was made in Germany. The ad is said to be the spec work directed by Max Issacson, at Greencard Picture. The New York Press reports that A New York City-based director produced the commercial without Sprite’s permission.

According to  John Jones IV, the male model pictured in the video: “The funny thing is, it’s a spec commercial–it’s not even real,” Jones said.

Original ad was pulled from YouTube due to a copyright claim but you can view it below on this embed video from adland.tv.

Credits:

Production company: Greencard Pictures.

What can we learn? Messing with some big and famous brands can bring fame and success.